Science & ResearchACC is investing in research to improve understanding of how chemicals impact health and the environment.
CPTD Panel GroupsThe Chemical Products and Technology Division (CPTD) represents more than 80 self-funded, chemical-specific groups focused on the business of chemistry.
Mar 18, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource CenterView activities underway by the chemical industry and to help provide resources to address and fight the impacts of COVID-19.
The Chemical Industry: Part of the Climate SolutionClimate change is a global challenge that requires long-term commitment and action by every segment of society, and innovations in chemistry are critical to achieving efficient, effective climate change solutions to help enhance sustainability.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
Resource Conservation FAQs Q What is resource conservation and why is it important A Through effective resource conservation, we can minimize our impact on the planet by using the earth s resources wisely To do this, we must more efficiently manage natural resources and lessen the environmental impact of the products we use, from raw ma
Background and Methodology for Statistical Reports Background Methodology Estimates Revisions Security and Confidentiality Background ACC s Plastics Industry Producers Statistics PIPS Group provides relevant, timely, and extensive business statistics on the plastic resins industry Dating back to inception in 1971 at the Society of the Plastics Industry
Panel Activities The Nanotechnology Panel has a robust agenda of activities surrounding the stewardship and regulation of nanomaterials as well as research into this technology.
Communications Communication is an integral part of the LRI program. Through the LRI, ACC members sponsor independent scientific research and openly communicate the results to the public, the scientific community and government regulators through a variety of
Formaldehyde ACC formed the Formaldehyde Panel in June 2010 to represent the producers, suppliers and users of formaldehyde products, as well as trade associations representing key formaldehyde applications.
Energy The products of chemistry empower our nation’s efforts to improve energy efficiency—from insulation to coolants to packaging, the products of chemistry help save energy every day.
Plastics in Packaging and Consumer Products Plastics help us to do more with less in many ways When it comes to packaging, plastics often enable manufacturers to ship more product with less packaging material This process of light weighting can play an important role in boosting the environmental and economic efficiency of consumer product packaging Consi
ACC Research Catalog The LRI Beacon series provides brief summaries on specific topics of the LRI research program.
Endocrine Active Chemicals ACC is engaged with the scientific community and regulatory agencies to enhance the scientific understanding of chemicals that may interact with the endocrine system and to promote sound decisions to effectively manage risks that may exist from exposure to them.
Ammonium Perchlorate: Helping to Launch the Space Shuttle Discovery Chemical Compound of the Month: 8646
Understanding Risk and Hazard Risk is the possibility of a harm arising, while hazard refers to the inherent properties that make a substance able to cause a risk.
